Question

Tina Smith is a 911 operator (接线员). She takes calls and sends help to those in need. She got four calls this morning.

Name: Susan Wendle Telephone:780-374-596 Age: 36 Place: Next to the River Ouse in Norfolk. I can see the town of King’s Lynn on the other side of the river. I’m in Ferry Road with my son. Problem: My son fell in the river and cannot get out. He is holding on to (抓住) a boat. He is very cold and tired. I tried to go in to help but I don’t swim very well.	Name: Brian Morton Telephone: 781-293-745 Age: 48 Place: Crossing 4 of the M25 near the village of Shoreham with my friend. Problem: I drove off the road and hit a tree after trying not to run over a dog. I broke my leg. My friend’s head is bleeding.
Name: Andrea Shelly Telephone: 781-003-578 Age: 78 Place: At home by myself in the hall. 27 Mycroft Street. Problem: I fell down the stairs (楼梯) and can’t move my legs.	Name: Steven Carter Telephone: 784-384-924 Age: 33 Place: At home by myself and I’m upstairs. 18 Sunderland Avenue. Problem: My house is on fire. I can’t get out.

1.Who is in the river?

A. Susan Wendle. B. Brian Morton. C. Susan Wendle’s son.

2.How many people got hurt in the car accident?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three.

3.Who is the oldest of the four people?

A. Brian Morton. B. Andrea Shelly. C. Steven Carter.

4.What’s the matter with Steven Carter?

A. He lost his dog. B. He broke his leg. C. His house is on fire.

5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the reading?

A. Susan Wendle is good at swimming.. B. Andrea Shelly fell down the stairs. C. Tina Smith once worked in a hospital.

Answer 1